Setting Up a Make-Your-Own Taco Bar for...

Setting Up a Make-Your-Own Taco Bar for Game Day

This post has been sponsored by Glad. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Ahead of the big game this year, think outside the box when it comes to food and host a make-your-own taco bar instead of the usual fare! It’s easy, fun and lets guests make their meals to their liking. (And who doesn’t like tacos?!) Every year, I learn a few new tricks when it comes to hosting these parties, from coming up with creative food options that everyone will enjoy, to reigning in messes, and this year, I think I’ve got some pretty good strategies. I’m armed with all of the supplies I need, thanks to Glad ForceFlex Plus Advanced Protection trash bags and Target! You can easily follow my lead with these ideas for a taco bar buffet game day party.

1. Set the scene

Make the party festive with decorations and tableware in your team’s colors. Designate a specific area for the make-your-own taco station. Everything your guests need should be all in one place. You can get color-coordinated dishes and serving utensils, and can even make little signs labeling each topping on the table.

Make sure your guests know where to begin. You can make a festive sign that says, “Start here,” and secure it at one end. Have a separate beverage table or bar so that the buffet line doesn’t get congested. Provide your guests with plenty of seating, since tacos aren’t the easiest things to eat while mingling. And be sure to put stacks or baskets of napkins always within reach. Set out bowls so that guests can opt for a taco salad or burrito bowl instead, if they choose.

2. Put out the taco fixings

Of course you want to provide the basics (hard and soft shells, seasoned meat, lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream), but use these additional ideas for your taco bar buffet to make it even more impressive and delicious: salsa, guacamole, cotija cheese, pinto and black beans, cilantro, rice, seasoned tofu, chicken or steak as alternatives.

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Use these ideas for a taco bar buffet and your party will be memorable, even if the big game’s commercials aren’t!

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